Experience Level: Experienced HireMoodyxe2x80x99s is looking for a Business Analyst to join our Global Business Services Team. The Business Analyst will work closely with multiple groups and stakeholders to troubleshoot accounting related end-user requirements and facilitate solutions. The Business Analyst will also work closely with the SAP COE and IT teams to document user requirements, conduct QA (Quality Assurance ) Testing and facilitate User Acceptance Testing prior to deployment. The ideal candidate will have a background in Accounting and/or a relevant educational background with Accounting, and would be able to work closely with internal team, stakeholders and IT.Role/Responsibilities:
Conduct prioritization meetings with the nominated business process owner for each area.
Assist in gathering requirements for process automations, and communicating these to the appropriate departments for implementation
Perform System Functionality and QA Testing to ensure solution is as expected prior to UAT.
Work closely with SAP COE & IT teams to ensure user needs are adequately communicated for all projects
Prepare for User Acceptance Testing scripts where necessary, ensuring all possible scenarios are captured, prepare testing documentation, assign testers and make certain that system access is available prior to UAT
Test new reports and processes, pre- and post- implementation
Prepare transition plan post UAT/pre-rollout which will address the team training and transition of new duties/processes to related teams
Provide training when required to team members on new reports, processes, procedures prior to implementation.
Review and update procedure documentation, as needed
Recommend improvements to the existing workflow, document and execute approved changes/processes
Troubleshoot issues that arise in the department related to projects and system functionality
Comply with key controls as mandated by Sarbanes Oxley
Perform SOX Compliance Testing to ensure conformity with SAB 104, as needed
Ensure all controls are covered and documented following any new enhancement.
Provide ad hoc support to all teams above
Education & Qualifications
Must have 6-8 years of experience in an accounting or accounting systems related function
Prior experience in a global company working towards toward deadlines and competing priorities with experience communicating at all levels would be beneficial.
Experience with data analysis and must be strong with MS Excel
Prior experience working with SAP, Concur, Blackline, Sales Force, Prolease, Vertex desired
Experience with financial system enhancements and implementation as it relates to Accounting processes desired but not required.
Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent, required
Certification in Agile Product Owner, Scrum and/or Lean Six Sigma desired but not required.
Computer Application Experience:
Proficient in Microsoft Office primarily Excel and Word
Some experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is desirable as well as Microsoft Access and Projects, but not necessary